Skydive EFES.
Turkey's only USPA-affiliated DZ — Aegean & Ephesus views, operated by Türk Hava Kurumu.
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If the operator cancels for safety or weather, you're rebooked or refunded in full. No customer-side surcharge.
Two ways in.
First-time tandem options. Strapped to a tandem master with thousands of jumps.
Tandem Skydive — 4,000 m (~13,000 ft)
13,000 FT · 60 SECGroup Tandem — 4-person (per person)
13,000 FT · 60 SECRun by Turkey's national aerosport federation.
Skydive EFES is operated by Türk Hava Kurumu — the Turkish Aeronautical Association, Turkey's national aerosport federation — from Selçuk on the Aegean coast in İzmir Province, near the ancient city of Ephesus. Tandems jump from approximately 4,000 m (~13,000 ft) over the rolling Aegean coastline with views of the Ephesus archaeological zone, Mount Pion, and the Aegean Sea horizon. Professional camera footage is included in every package — both hand-cam and outside-camera coverage where available. The federation framing matters: as a national aerosport authority operation rather than a private commercial DZ, Skydive EFES applies federal regulatory standards to instructor certification, equipment maintenance, and operational windows. The operator is a USPA member club. Beyond tandem first-timers, the dropzone runs a full Accelerated Freefall (AFF/HSD) programme, advanced coaching, and wingsuit flying for licensed jumpers — pricing on inquiry for the training tracks. Group bookings of four or more attract a per-person discount. The right jump for travellers on a Turkey itinerary including Ephesus, Pamukkale, or Şirince, for couples adding an unusual tandem to a Mediterranean trip, and for licensed jumpers visiting Turkey wanting to add a national-federation DZ to their logbook. Turkey's geographic position straddles Europe and Asia — Skydive EFES sits firmly on the Aegean side, making it accessible from European departure points as well as the broader Middle Eastern travel circuit. Tandem pricing starts around TRY 22,000 with media included rather than tiered — unusual and welcome at this end of the market. İzmir's Adnan Menderes Airport sits about 45 minutes north, and Selçuk itself is minutes from the Ephesus gate, so the jump and the ruins fit the same day.
Check in, weigh in, sign the waiver. Twenty minutes of harness fitting and emergency-procedure briefing with your tandem master.
Bench-seated, headphones on, door closed. The aircraft climbs to 13,000 ft — the landscape shrinks under you.
Door open. Roll out. Terminal velocity. Your tandem master triggers the canopy around 5,000 ft.
Calm five-minute ride down. You take the toggles for a minute before your instructor sets up the final approach.
“If the dropzone can’t fly for safety or weather, you’re rebooked at no charge — or refunded in full to your original card. No customer-side surcharge.”
Aircraft typically flown at this dropzone.
Liability waiver signed on the day. We send a copy ahead so you can read it before you commit — no mid-day surprises.
Cancellation & policies.
Cancellations and date changes are arranged directly with the dropzone — message them anytime, and SiA steps in if needed.
Skydiving is weather-dependent. If the dropzone can't fly safely they'll reschedule you at no charge — or arrange a full refund if a new date doesn't suit.
Approved refunds are returned to your original payment method, typically within 5–10 business days. The dropzone confirms the timing.
After booking you’ll be in direct contact with the dropzone — any change or refund is arranged with them. SiA’s team is here if you need us.
Eight real anxieties, addressed.
Tandem operators set their own weight limit (commonly around 90–115 kg) and confirm borderline cases on the day — check the exact limit with this dropzone when you enquire. AFF students have no upper limit but must fit the rig comfortably.
Abdelrehman AlHalawani★★★★★3 years agoWould love to come back here to do more jumps, people were kind, high safety measures; I was always gear checked by more than one person before boarding the airplane! And most importantly special thanks to Haroun who kindly gave me a lot of his time and expertise to make sure I have safe and enjoyable jumps and landings!
Stevan Blanchard★★★★★7 months agoAmazing experience, tandem skydiving 🤘 instructors were very professional and helpful. Also they help you relax 😎
Shimoni Parekh★★★3 years agoHello, I am trying to call to inquire about the timings, availability and prices but with no answer. Please let me know the best way to contact the skydive school.
Airfield gate — operator shares the exact pin and driving directions in the inquiry reply. Selçuk is the customer-facing hub.
Most jumpers drive or use BiTaksi or Uber. Parking and transfer arrangements vary by airfield — the operator confirms specifics in the inquiry reply. Plan a 2-hour buffer before your manifest slot for traffic and check-in.
Block 3–4 hours on site for tandem (briefing + climb + jump + canopy). AFF students should plan a full day.
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